Topic: Race & Diversity

Stop and Search Me

Seyi Rhodes, a black British man, decides to test the theory that the police are racist in their “stop and search” antics.

Stop and Search Me

Video length - 08.37

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

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Akala on Black History Month

Akala – rapper, poet and journalist – shares his views on Black History Month and the general attitude towards Black History.

Akala on Black History Month

Video length - 01.39

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Don’t Forget The Past

Alex Pascal Obe argues that the UK must pay more attention to Black history. He refers to the 60th anniversary of the Windrush arriving in Britain – a ship which brought Jamaican immigrants to the UK. The anniversary happened in 2008.

Don’t Forget The Past

Video length - 01.41

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Dr Hakim On Black History Month: Part Two

Dr Hakim discusses the significance of Black History, and explains how the need to dedicate a month to this subject serves to demonstrate how forgotten it is during the rest of the year.

Dr Hakim On Black History Month: Part Two

Video length - 01.54

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Knowing Where You Come From

Nathalie Emmanuel (before she was famous!) expresses her belief that people must understand their own backgrounds and share information about their heritage with others, in order to improve social cohesion.